Dengue cases surge in Sirsa: 336 reported till now

The dengue outbreak in Sirsa district is showing no signs of slowing down, with 336 cases reported so far and 23 currently active. On Wednesday, 10 new cases were confirmed. Health officials attribute the rise to a warmer-than-usual winter, which has created favorable conditions for mosquito breeding.

District Malaria Officer Dr Gaurav Arora stated dengue cases typically decrease in November, but this year’s warmer mornings had led to an increase. The Health Department has intensified fogging operations to control the outbreak. However, gaps in regular fogging and monitoring have been noted.

In November, Sahuwala village reported 70 dengue cases, while Randhawa village recorded 25. Although the situation in these areas is now under control, the Health Department continues to be on high alert. Even hospital staff have fallen victim to the disease.

To combat the spread, health teams are conducting larvae inspections and collecting samples from the affected areas. Over 3,000 notices were issued to residents where mosquito larvae were found. Special survey teams are inspecting slum areas, where the risk of dengue is higher.

Local MLA Gokul Setia raised the issue earlier this month, demanding city-wide fogging from the municipal council. Though some fogging was conducted in select areas, incomplete efforts and insufficient Health Department monitoring have allowed the cases to rise.